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AT a GLANCE EDITORIAL FEATURES SPORTS CLASSIFIEDS WSU football team i j : m. I THE dost duumy iu diseiidi see payo 5 6 VOL 80 ISSUE 07 WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2009 WWW.WSUSIGNP0ST.COM OTL1 iry hit PBL students place in top ten Four make showing at national competition By Jessie Holmes news reporter I The Signpost Four Weber State University students placed in the top ten at the Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) National Competition in Anaheim, California. Jeremy Ward, a senior at WSU, said he was shocked to hear how well he did. "I had hoped to do well," Ward said. "But when I found out that I had done so well I couldn't believe it. It was really surreal." The PBL program is the collegiate extension of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) from the high schools. Its goal is to teach students about business and give them the skills they will need to become better business leaders. Ward took first place in macroeconomics and third place in microeconomics. Antony Joseph placed second in database design and applications. Brittany Chase, See PBL page 8 A graduate in higher education Nursing professor earns recognition from HERS program By James Dohnert news reporter I The Signpost Weber State University associate nursing professor Kathleen Sitzman became a recent graduate of a prestigious program. The Director of the Bachelor of Integrated Studies Department, and Associate Nursing Professor at Weber State University, recently graduated from the Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) Bryn Mawr Slimmer Institute in Pennsylvania a month-long residential program presenting an intensive leadership and manage ment development curriculum for women of higher administration. , The program is a part-nershipbetween Bryn Mawr College and HERS (an educational nonprofit providing leadership and management development for women See Graduate page 7 p o o (TDTlffll iV ! Mil , Alumnus shares experience demonstrating against the Honduran coup i 'i bOUKLE: NEIL BRANDVOLD (Above) Former student Neil Brandvold stands in front of police in Tegucigalpa's airport in Honduras during a protest in July. (Below)An indigenous woman uses incense to cast out evil spirits after approaching a wall of law enforcement. i ' A'' p- i i i I By Cina Barker managing editor 1 the Signpost One month ago the democratically elected leader of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya, was forced at gunpoint to leave the country as the nation was thrust into a military coup. In the initial days of the coup, Weber State University graduates Neil Brandvold and Dani Grigsby flew straight into the turmoil to join garnering protestors. Brandvold, a political science major who now works for the D.C. non-profit organization the Middle East Policy Council, quickly made the decision to go to Honduras after hearing of the coup. Personal reasoning to enter an unstable situation came from his strong connection to the people from his mission work in the area in 2000, where he lived and worked for two years. Recalling his return into Honduras three weeks ago, Brandvold described the flight into Tegucigalpa when initial rumors that the exiled president would be attempting to re-enter Honduras first stirred protestors. "When you fly into Honduras, it's different from any other airport," Brandvold said. "There are lots of hills and you're just winding around through these neighborhoods." Brandvold said when he saw the military troops he realized, '"I'm really flying into a conflict zone' and that was a little scary." The coup in Honduras is the first in Central America since the end of the Cold War. Unsuccessful peace talks and a strong division among the people have left Honduras in a state of limbo, with the country's future as a democracy in question. According to Brandvold, the coup was driven by the economic disparity in Honduras, with rich business owners driving the removal of Zelaya. "The split isn't between these two different opinions," Brandvold said. "It's between the rich and the poor." While the debate suggests Zelaya was acting unconstitutionally by trying to run for president in the upcoming November elections, Brandvold maintains it was Zelaya's policies towards big business that was the real trouble. "He Zelaya raised the minimum wage," Brandvold said, "and he was going to start making foreign businesses like McDonald's and Popeyes and all these places operating in Honduras pay taxes. The little indigenous women on the corner selling gum have to pay taxes, but McDonald's operating in Honduras doesn't have to." The climaxing moment of the coup fell on July 5, just one week after Zelaya was forced out, ending the day's protests in bloodshed, leaving two dead and injuring several more. Soldiers fired tear gas, rubber bullets, and semi-automatic weapons into the gathered crowds. The day began peacefully when protestors pooled in the Tegucigalpa in anticipation of Zelaya's promised return. There they intended to welcome and protect him. Brandvold and Grigsby marched with incoming crowds to the airport, hoping to be a part of the ousted president's return. See Protest page 7 Free sumi 11 er ifu n Ott Planetarium offers complimentary shows to display science in action By James Dohnert news reporter I 77?e Signpost Children can learn more about science this summer and they can do it for free through the month ofAugust courtesy of the Ott Planetarium. The planetarium is offering free showings of their summer series presentations until the end of August. The two remaining shows held on Aug. 5 and 22 will begin at noon. The presentations are sponsored by the Weber County R. A M. E fund a government program that uses tax dollars to help fund local recreational facilities, museums, and parks to enhance the quality of life and promote economic vitality in Weber County. "I loved going to planetariums as a young kid," physics major Wesley Adams said. Adams has a fellowship at the planetarium this summer. The program was set up to educate and entertain local residents of Ogden who are interested in learning more about the sciences. The planetarium offers a program for everyone, with six different shows running during the summer. mmm 11 tare The series of shows offered a Little bit for everyone. "Astro Otter" is a show for students in grades K-8. "Don't Duck" is geared towards preschool-aged children. The "Sky Tonight" features stars, constellations and other interesting astronomical objects found in the summer night sky. "Two Small Pieces of Glass" explores the workings, origins, and power of the telescope. "The Nature of Science" featuring interviews HXllliBl KRA HUT lEkHLLD :.(,.'.' js I with WSU College of Science faculty and is designed to communicate what science is and how scientists work. "Cosmic Journey" takes participants See Free page 8

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AT a GLANCE EDITORIAL FEATURES SPORTS CLASSIFIEDS WSU football team i j : m. I THE dost duumy iu diseiidi see payo 5 6 VOL 80 ISSUE 07 WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2009 WWW.WSUSIGNP0ST.COM OTL1 iry hit PBL students place in top ten Four make showing at national competition By Jessie Holmes news reporter I The Signpost Four Weber State University students placed in the top ten at the Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) National Competition in Anaheim, California. Jeremy Ward, a senior at WSU, said he was shocked to hear how well he did. "I had hoped to do well," Ward said. "But when I found out that I had done so well I couldn't believe it. It was really surreal." The PBL program is the collegiate extension of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) from the high schools. Its goal is to teach students about business and give them the skills they will need to become better business leaders. Ward took first place in macroeconomics and third place in microeconomics. Antony Joseph placed second in database design and applications. Brittany Chase, See PBL page 8 A graduate in higher education Nursing professor earns recognition from HERS program By James Dohnert news reporter I The Signpost Weber State University associate nursing professor Kathleen Sitzman became a recent graduate of a prestigious program. The Director of the Bachelor of Integrated Studies Department, and Associate Nursing Professor at Weber State University, recently graduated from the Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) Bryn Mawr Slimmer Institute in Pennsylvania a month-long residential program presenting an intensive leadership and manage ment development curriculum for women of higher administration. , The program is a part-nershipbetween Bryn Mawr College and HERS (an educational nonprofit providing leadership and management development for women See Graduate page 7 p o o (TDTlffll iV ! Mil , Alumnus shares experience demonstrating against the Honduran coup i 'i bOUKLE: NEIL BRANDVOLD (Above) Former student Neil Brandvold stands in front of police in Tegucigalpa's airport in Honduras during a protest in July. (Below)An indigenous woman uses incense to cast out evil spirits after approaching a wall of law enforcement. i ' A'' p- i i i I By Cina Barker managing editor 1 the Signpost One month ago the democratically elected leader of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya, was forced at gunpoint to leave the country as the nation was thrust into a military coup. In the initial days of the coup, Weber State University graduates Neil Brandvold and Dani Grigsby flew straight into the turmoil to join garnering protestors. Brandvold, a political science major who now works for the D.C. non-profit organization the Middle East Policy Council, quickly made the decision to go to Honduras after hearing of the coup. Personal reasoning to enter an unstable situation came from his strong connection to the people from his mission work in the area in 2000, where he lived and worked for two years. Recalling his return into Honduras three weeks ago, Brandvold described the flight into Tegucigalpa when initial rumors that the exiled president would be attempting to re-enter Honduras first stirred protestors. "When you fly into Honduras, it's different from any other airport," Brandvold said. "There are lots of hills and you're just winding around through these neighborhoods." Brandvold said when he saw the military troops he realized, '"I'm really flying into a conflict zone' and that was a little scary." The coup in Honduras is the first in Central America since the end of the Cold War. Unsuccessful peace talks and a strong division among the people have left Honduras in a state of limbo, with the country's future as a democracy in question. According to Brandvold, the coup was driven by the economic disparity in Honduras, with rich business owners driving the removal of Zelaya. "The split isn't between these two different opinions," Brandvold said. "It's between the rich and the poor." While the debate suggests Zelaya was acting unconstitutionally by trying to run for president in the upcoming November elections, Brandvold maintains it was Zelaya's policies towards big business that was the real trouble. "He Zelaya raised the minimum wage," Brandvold said, "and he was going to start making foreign businesses like McDonald's and Popeyes and all these places operating in Honduras pay taxes. The little indigenous women on the corner selling gum have to pay taxes, but McDonald's operating in Honduras doesn't have to." The climaxing moment of the coup fell on July 5, just one week after Zelaya was forced out, ending the day's protests in bloodshed, leaving two dead and injuring several more. Soldiers fired tear gas, rubber bullets, and semi-automatic weapons into the gathered crowds. The day began peacefully when protestors pooled in the Tegucigalpa in anticipation of Zelaya's promised return. There they intended to welcome and protect him. Brandvold and Grigsby marched with incoming crowds to the airport, hoping to be a part of the ousted president's return. See Protest page 7 Free sumi 11 er ifu n Ott Planetarium offers complimentary shows to display science in action By James Dohnert news reporter I 77?e Signpost Children can learn more about science this summer and they can do it for free through the month ofAugust courtesy of the Ott Planetarium. The planetarium is offering free showings of their summer series presentations until the end of August. The two remaining shows held on Aug. 5 and 22 will begin at noon. The presentations are sponsored by the Weber County R. A M. E fund a government program that uses tax dollars to help fund local recreational facilities, museums, and parks to enhance the quality of life and promote economic vitality in Weber County. "I loved going to planetariums as a young kid," physics major Wesley Adams said. Adams has a fellowship at the planetarium this summer. The program was set up to educate and entertain local residents of Ogden who are interested in learning more about the sciences. The planetarium offers a program for everyone, with six different shows running during the summer. mmm 11 tare The series of shows offered a Little bit for everyone. "Astro Otter" is a show for students in grades K-8. "Don't Duck" is geared towards preschool-aged children. The "Sky Tonight" features stars, constellations and other interesting astronomical objects found in the summer night sky. "Two Small Pieces of Glass" explores the workings, origins, and power of the telescope. "The Nature of Science" featuring interviews HXllliBl KRA HUT lEkHLLD :.(,.'.' js I with WSU College of Science faculty and is designed to communicate what science is and how scientists work. "Cosmic Journey" takes participants See Free page 8